The Memorare by St. Bernard of Clairvaux Remember, O most gracious virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to your protection, implored your help, and sought your intercession ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...

America had previously been dedicated to Mary on three occasions.

Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...

According to some biblical sources, John and Mary later moved to Ephesus, where she lived under his protection. One solid proof of John’s obedience is the House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana ...

The basilica was built on the spot where the Virgin Mary appeared in a dream to Pope Liberius, and where on August 5, a blanket of snow appeared covering the hill in midsummer. This day is ...

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, then president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, led a "Renewal of the ...

Pope Francis had a special devotion to the Marian icon, Salus Populi Romani (Salvation or Health of the Roman People), which ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a simple tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, marking the end of his funeral on Saturday, April 26 ...

Today is Bright Tuesday, a day dedicated to honoring the Holy Virgin Mary, also known as the Theotokos. This day falls within Bright Week – the week following Easter – which is named for the ...